Doing Some Juggling

This weekend that just passed wasn't really filled with much art related things, but Monday was piled high with expressions of creativity. I went back to the SquashSmarts camp to do some more mural preparation and even a little bit of painting. 

I had a few students that were on the roster to help me! They were absolutely wonderful, and excited to get to started painting as much as I was. My mentee who does a phenomenal job as the Director of squash at SquashSmarts explained that they were sad that we weren't able to start the week before (due to me needing to get my car fixed). So here we go...

There they are doing a job well done! I had the opportunity to show them a few tips and tricks when it comes to successfully painting murals. They took the instruction well and looking forward to the next steps. And truth be told, I am looking forward to showing you all the finished product!

In other news:

Getting acclimated to my new job is going pretty smoothly. I am enjoying being able to impart a bit of wisdom into the lives of other young ladies. It's such a big part of what I believe my purpose is. I have overcome a thing or two...some self-inflicted, and some just bumps and bruises from life being a bit unfair. All in all, there are some things that I hope to share with these young ladies that will allow them to be better than I was when I was their age. I hope to share acts and words of wisdom that will allow them to see and hear what productive members of their communities look like. 

Now for me to get my creative grind on in the midst of my new job. I know that I am able to do this now. I have grown and am able to juggle being stable and working on my passion. I just have to figure out the best way to get the two done effectively and efficiently!

Corner of Gratitude:

The ability to surrender my way for the best way

Pearls of Wisdom:

"Do three things well, not ten things badly."

~David Segrove

Your Thoughts:

What is the best way for you to juggle your stability and passion?

until next time...

Sunday Catch Up

It's Sunday and an off day for me to be posting. I'm making up for not posting on Wednesday last week. I have some new things on the horizon and I wanted to "catch" you all up!

As I posted on Freedom Friday, last week was extremely exhausting and not very productive in terms of actually doing. While I didn't do, there was plenty of meetings being held in order to conceptualize for some projects that will be coming up in the near future.

My Art Kids:
Two weeks ago was my last week with my art kids for the school year. I knew that my stint was coming up soon, but it came too fast. I am preparing an art extravaganza for them later this month. The kids did an excellent job, but with so many snow days, there are projects that need to be wrapped up. Since they have moved onto their 3rd trimester, I have to finish where they couldn't.  I am excited to show off their work!

Mural Project:
A few years ago I did some volunteer work with an organization called Squashsmarts. I wouldn't have known anything about the program if it weren't for my men tee who has been involved since she was a preteen. They are re-vamping their building in North Philly, and wanted to add a little pizazz to the walls. I went over for a meeting on Friday, and will be doing some sketches in the next few days. Of course I will be showing you all.

Tomorrow I'll post again...on the proper schedule. I'm excited to tell you all about my weekend!!!!

Corner of Gratitude:
A better day

Pearls of Wisdom:
"Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?"
~L.M. Montgomery

Your Thoughts: 
What was your new day thought before your feet hit the floor to get out of the bed?

Until next time...